If any of you are like me and don’t know anything about your local candidates because all we hear about are the Presidential candidates then I have a great link for you. Project Vote Smart - Results for 27560 will give you great info about where the candidates stand on most topics so you can make an informed decision rather than just voting down the party line. For Example, I had no idea about REP Congress Candidate William ‘BJ’ Lawson until I read and agreed with 95% of his stances.  This being one:

I would prefer to eliminate the federal income tax system, and replace it with a constitutional, progressive, and direct consumption tax that targets nonrenewable energy with damaging environmental side-effects. Our 67,000 page income tax code is our biggest obstacle to innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.

Check out the site and make an informed decision.  Also, Vote for DEM Ronnie Ansely for NC Ag Commissioner b/c he doesn’t support the gas chamber for dogs in the pound like his opposition does!